something wrong with me?

[SaraiLoruhamah]

I am allergic to grass and probably allergic to marijuana. Rastas believe smoking is a way to get close to God right, so would they think there was something wrong with someone (like spiritually) if they couldnt tolerate marijuana, like if it made them physically ill? Just curious.

[humblemunkey1122]

no

[chillaxintoday]

absolutely not

[FunkyPhreshMama]

i'm not sure how being allergic to grass would automatically mean that you are allergic to cannabis sativa...just thought i'd throw that out...but i agree, probably not, but probably depends on the person judging you. and if they had a problem, you could probably tell 'em to judge not!

[Levi]

Huh. I don't think the 2 plants are related. There are rastas that don't get red for whatever reason. As long as you don't get on other people's cases about it, I don't think most would have a problem with it.


Just like every other faith, there are lots of different rastas with lots of different views on lots of different things. I mean, Catholics and Mormons all think they're the ones who really understand Christianity. Sufis and the Taliban are all Muslims, but probably don't hang out together, you know?

Even if you never take a draw, you should read about the history of Rastafari and read the words of Haile Sellassie and read about the biblical prophecies that were fulfilled. It has far more to do with that than herb.

That's one thing about the Twelve Tribes of Israel (TTOI). The Prophet Gad said that it's not a faith of writs and rites (rules and regulations), but a function of the heart. He said that dreads aren't necessary, herb's not necessary, race doesn't matter, salvation and Rastafari is for everyone.

Remember that in the Old Testament there were so many rules about how to dress and what to eat and how to enter a building and who could do what when, that people couldn't even keep track. That's why the 10 commandments came about.

Christ said that He came not to destroy the old laws, but to fulfill them.

So, if anyone trips about eating salt or wearing dreads or smoking herb, just remember that people are flawed, and even if you could eat a perfectly ital diet and smoke herb constantly and strive diligently to never make a mistake, you'd still be flawed. You're not perfect. That's where Christ comes in. That's where Jah comes in.

I'm not saying people shouldn't try to behave themselves, just that it's not about herb or dreads. It's about where your head is at.

[StonerBill]

allergy to grass is due to pollens and stuff, which is absent in marijuana

[napalm_life]

Maybe its gods way of saying that he doesnt wantt to know you?

[Sarombi]

no i have allergy shots and im allergic to most plants ur not snorting pollen ur smoking it doent worry

[Alden]

hey, why not try it?

[Freedom_Man]

well, i have a friend who smokes and he has a very low tolareance to the herb, he gets high as hell of like a hit, no joke. he smokes regularly to so you might have low tolerance this guy has talked of thinking he is allergic.

[Puffis]

hey, why not try it?
Agreed, you may not be allergic, but even if you are ganja is a way to get closer to JAH, but certainly not the only way, in fact many Rastas don't smoke the Herb.

[Codone]

It's totally possible to acquire an allergy to cannabis, which is a weed, not a grass. You can be allergic to virtually ANYTHING, especially upon repeated exposure to it. I, too, have experienced a decline in the positive effects of ganja and an increase in the negative ones, such as stuffy nose, headache, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, and trouble breathing. I suspect an allergy, as I'm allergic to many other things. If your skin breaks out when you touch it, that's a sure sign but doesn't have to occur for you to be allergic. And it doesn't matter whether you're breathing it, smoking it, eating it or handling it, if you have an allergy, you have an allergy.

That doesn't mean much as far as your spirituality is concerned, as not all Rastas use ganja anyway. It's just a tool to be used to ease suffering while on this earth and aid in meditation/communication with Jah. Dreads are also not a requirement, nor is flying the Rasta flag or having a shrine to Marcus Garvey. These things are just rituals like taking communion or burning incense and don't affect your relationship with or understanding of the higher power.

[Subliminal89]

how allergic are you? not like hives or anything, right? try it out and just relax take your allergy medication. i take zyrtec for my seasonal allergies to pollen, grasses like hay, and a little pet dander

[LikeanArtist]

I'm sorry but this cracked me up. Just because some ppl call it "grass" doesn't mean that it for face value. Slang dude. Slang.
Also, I had a dog once that was severely allergic to grass, but man did he love his weed.
Something to think about.

[Lawman_Gad]

That's one thing about the Twelve Tribes of Israel (TTOI). The Prophet Gad said that it's not a faith of writs and rites (rules and regulations), but a function of the heart. He said that dreads aren't necessary, herb's not necessary, race doesn't matter, salvation and Rastafari is for everyone.

Bless!!! :D

I myself have a low herb tollerence. This means basically when I smoke like the bredren do, it is bedtime :rolleyes:
I like to smoke, but on my own terms; I smoke when I want and how much I want. What's next, people telling you when, how and what to eat, drink and think? Just relax about it, smoke if you want, or don't at all.

Or maybe try some alternatives..... Bake herb cookies, boil up some herb tea (very low effect), hmmmm.... herb pancakes. Be creative, if you want. :D